Medicines & Supplements Non Toxic Shopping Guide

Traditional pharmaceuticals have their place, but they shouldn't be what you first reach for. Have you ever looked at the ingredient list of popular OTC medicines like Advil or Nyquil? They contain so many of the ingredients we avoid in our daily life, so why would we take them when we are sick? Our body is capable of healing with just a little support. This is our running list of more natural remedies when you're feeling ill or need to supplement your diet.

For all of our buying guides, check out our Ultimate Toxin-Free Shopping Guide.

Tinctures and Homeopathic Meds

• Earthley Tinctures (already tested by us and proven effective)
• More Earthley Tinctures (not yet tested, but here’s their whole line up)
• Boiron Homeopathics
• Ollois Homeopathics (like Boiron, but organic, Kosher, lactose-free) may be added to our shop soon :) 

Cold & Flu

• Boiron Homeopathics (search by ailment)
  • Boiron Pellets Cough and Mucus Relief
• Ollois Homeopathics (like Boiron, but organic, Kosher, lactose-free) may be added to our shop soon :) 
• Genexa Homeopathic Cold and Cough Medicine
• Momcozy Saline Nose Wipes (much better than boogie wipes!)
• Pressureze Nasal Spray for Adults
• Pressureze Nasal Spray for Kids

Here are some "better choice" over the counter meds you might consider in place of traditional Tylenol and Advil remedies. These have worked well for us.

• Genexa Acetaminophen (this is the same Acetaminophen in Tylenol and traditional pain reliever products. What makes this a "better choice" is that it's dye-free and sweetened with organic ingredients and they've kept the price very affordable).
• Zarbee's Honey Cough Syrup (Day & Night) (this contains Citric Acid and Natural Flavor, however, it is a much better choice than traditional cough syrups and has worked for us. It is also readily available in big box stores).

Immune Support

Toss out that Emergen-C package full of artificial garbage, and opt for these better choice supplements. You won’t get that same fizzy feeling (most of these are capsules), but it gets the job done. Note: vitamins from whole foods are usually a lower dosage, but don't fret, they tend to be more bioavailable than synthetic options. Also, don't be turned off by "synthetic". Synthetic can be safe, just make sure you're getting a good one!

• Beekeeper’s Naturals Propolis Throat Spray (contains honey/propolis! age restrictions)
• Pure Synergy (Whole Food Supplements)
  • Zinc (Whole Foods)
  • Vitamin C (Whole Foods)
  • Vitamin D3 and K2 (capsule)
• Ancient Nutrition
  • Their Vitamin C and Zinc contain gums, which is unnecessary
  • Vitamin D
  • Organs Blend
• Cymbiotika
  • Vitamin C (Liposomal)
  • Vitamin D3 and K2 (Liposomal)
• Triquetra
  • Zinc (Whole Foods)
  • Zinc + Vitamin C (Vitamin C dosage is kind of low on this one. Zinc is Zinc Picolinate)
  • Vitamin D3 (Whole Foods, liquid)
  • Vitamin D3 + K2 (Liquid, here's the capsule form, Whole Foods)
  • Vitamin C (Capsule, Whole Foods)
  • Vitamin C (Liquid, Whole Foods, uses organic natural flavors)
• Thorne
  • Vitamin C (Whole Foods and Ascorbic Acid)
  • Zinc (Zinc Picolinate - they have a few diff doses)
  • Vitamin D3 and K2 (Liquid) - Note: we're checking with this brand on the source of their MCT oil. We'll update when we receive a response from them.
• Beekeeper's Naturals Liposomal Vitamin C with Propolis

Gut Support

• Triquetra Liquid Probiotic (safe for kids, but they should take a half dose; e-mail the company if you have specific questions. They are great about answering.)

First Aid

• Bandages and First Aid by Patch (PFAS-free!)
• Antibiotic-free First-aid Ointment Abrasia Gel (use instead of antibiotics!)

Ointments, Salves, Balms

• All Purpose Skin-Aid by Taylor's Naturals
• Arnica Sore Muscle Relief by Taylor's Naturals
• Hand Healing Balm by Little Seed Farm
• Skin Repair, Pain Salves and several ointments by Green Goo

Tools

When you're feeling under the weather, every small comfort counts. While medications can be necessary, there are also many non-medicinal tools that can help ease symptoms, support recovery, and make you feel better. Include these in your wellness toolkit before your next cold!

• Pure Enrichment Heat Therapy
• Thera Ice Cold Therapy
• Pure Enrichment Humidifiers
• Portable Nebulizer (trust me, you want the small portable one, not the big bulky noisy one)
• Check out our Air Purifiers List in our Home Buying Guide